Daisy the dog no longer has to be concerned about being left alone at home anymore.․․
Daisy, an 8-year-old pit bull mix who lives in New York City, used to have severe separation anxiety whenever her owner Rosemarie T. left the home. After the birth of two kittens, Daisy’s anxiety subsided significantly.․․
“When I returned home four years ago, Daisy was shaking and attempting to hide in the corner of the house. Something must have frightened her, since she hasn’t been comfortable being alone at home since then. Because of her separation anxiety, she cannot be with her family “She tells PEOPLE about the puppy she acquired from the Animal Care Centers of New York City (ACCNYC) (ACC).․․
“I spoke with Daisy’s doctor and was able to prescribe medicine to help her recover. She no longer trembles, but she doesn’t want to come back inside the house when I take her for a morning walk. She believes I’m about to abandon her and may sometimes attempt to barricade the entrance.”
Daisy has benefitted from Rosemarie’s attempts to carefully soothe her beloved pooch’s separation anxiety over the years, but the animal lover has decided to enlist the aid of some beautiful tiny helpers.․․
Rosemarie encountered Hummus and Honey, two one-month-old kittens who were abandoned in the Bronx without their mother while volunteering at the ASPCA Adoption Center in New York City. She chose to foster the duo after meeting them via her volunteer work at the ASPCA Adoption Center.
In explaining her decision to take in the kittens, Rosemarie adds, “I’ve always been an animal lover, particularly of cats and kittens — and have been fostering for years now.” Since 2012, Rosemarie has taken in a total of 31 kittens. “I had a feeling Daisy would like being a mama to them.”
Daisy has previously shown a strong affinity towards the kittens that Rosemarie has brought home to foster, and this was the case with Hummus and Honey.․․
“Daisy was a little intimidating to the kittens at first, but they warmed up to one other pretty soon. I kept them apart until the kittens were familiar with each other. Within a few days, they were in bed with Daisy, allowing her to clean them, snuggling with her, and crawling all over her “Daisy’s mother has said.
Rosemarie fell in love with the trio of dogs and chose to adopt Hummus and Honey, renaming the other two pets Tulip and Sparkles.
According to Rosemarie, “I chose to adopt the kittens because of the amusing way they behaved with Daisy.”
“Daisy has always shown a desire to be a mother, and she adores kittens, in my opinion. When they are together, they frequently sleep and play together, and Tulip has a particularly soothing impact on Daisy “She goes on to say
Daisy is less anxious when Rosemarie leaves the home because of Tulip’s soothing impact on her. As a result, everyone is able to enjoy more peace of mind.
“Just as I’m getting ready to leave the apartment, Tulip comes in and settles down on Daisy’s bed, where Daisy soon follows. Whenever Daisy returns home after a walk, Tulip greets her in the doorway and then follows her into the house with her scent. Daisy is physically helped back into the flat by her, as she adds “Rosemarie has this to say about the couple.
She hopes that Daisy’s bond with the kittens will encourage others to consider fostering as well, so that animal lovers may benefit from the experience of doing good for others.
In the words of Gemma Smith, administrative manager of the ASPCA Kitten Nursery in New York City, the little act of fostering may have a profound impact on the lives of a great number of animals.․․
“When you volunteer as a temporary foster carer, you have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the life of an animal. Keep an open mind since animals need foster care for a variety of reasons; they may be ready for adoption or may not be ready for adoption at this time according to their specific requirements.․․
It is good for the animals to spend time in a household atmosphere, and it is also a very useful learning experience for the foster carer “Smith expresses himself…
If you’re interested in learning more about kitten fostering, you may visit the ASPCA’s website for additional information.
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